M1U1 Introduction Flashcards
1
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Basic building blocks of matter
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Atoms
2
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They are very small and consists of even tinier particles
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Atoms
3
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What are the basic particles of an atom?
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Neutrons, Electrons, Protons
4
Q
The smallest consituent of matter that possess the properties of the chemical element
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Atom
5
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Scientific theory of the nature of matter and its behavior
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Atomic Theory
6
Q
What does the Atomic Theory states?
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Matter is made up of small particles called atoms
7
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Prior to the atomic theory, what was matter thought to be capable of?
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Matter was thought to be able to be divided into any small quantity
8
Q
Where was the word atom derived from?
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Greek word ‘atomos’= indivisible/ uncattable/ not to be cut
